Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom Spiritualieë-verpakking by Songbai Wang, Yao Wu and Xuan’ang Pu

Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom Spiritualieë-verpakking by Songbai Wang, Yao Wu and Xuan’ang Pu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in Silwer in Verpakkingsontwerp Competition Category.

SilwerVerpakking· 2024

Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom Spiritualieë-verpakking

by Songbai Wang, Yao Wu and Xuan’ang Pu

Client: Shede Spirits Co., Ltd

A' Design Award in Silwer Winner in Verpakking Category

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The Design

About Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom Spiritualieë-verpakking

Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom is 'n geskenkboks wat vir 'n Chinese spiritualieëproduk geskep is. Die ontwerp verbind die handelsmerk met Weiqi, die bordspel wat ook as Go bekend staan. Die spiritualieëbottels is gevorm soos swart en wit Weiqi-klippe, en die afgeronde vorms lê gemaklik in die hand. Wanneer die boks oopgemaak word, word 'n klassieke Weiqi-spel in grafiese vorm onthul. Weiqi-klipbakkies en 'n Weiqi-bord is ingesluit, sodat die spel gespeel kan word terwyl die spiritualieë geniet word. Die boks is van kraftpapier-golfkarton gemaak om materiaalvermorsing te beperk.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silwer

Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom Spiritualieë-verpakking is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom Spiritualieë-verpakking 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. Shede Spirit Oriental Wisdom Spiritualieë-verpakking is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The cultural and creative spirits product launched by Shede comes in a gift box themed on the association between the brand connotation of Shede Spirits and the culture of Weiqi, also called Go. This packaging design aims to carry forward Chinese wisdom, and to promote the cultural combo of Weiqi and spirits. Provided with the spirits bottles styled after Weiqi stones, complimentary Weiqi stone bowls and Weiqi board, users can play Weiqi with friends while savoring the spirits with relish.
Dimensions & Packaging: 312mm*312mm*142mm
Tags: Shede Spirits, Spirits Packaging, Weiqi Culture, Interactive Weiqi Game, Environmentally Friendly Materials
Production Technology: The kraft paper used to make this corrugated box is environmentally friendly, and conducive to reducing resource waste. Not only does this material selection add environmental values to the whole packaging, but it also puts social responsibility at the forefront of the design philosophy.
Design Challenge: To externalize the cultural combo of Weiqi and spirits, this packaging sheds the stereotypical forms on the market. The spirits bottles, creatively modeled after black and white Weiqi stones, exude an air of Oriental elegance. The complimentary Weiqi stone bowls and Weiqi board add some playability to the box, allowing users to play Weiqi while enjoying the prime spirits. This approach offers users an emotionally interactive experience, which will in turn deepen their impression of the brand.
Research: Rooted in traditional Chinese culture, Shede Spirits and Weiqi are the two gems of Chinese wisdom shining over years. The goal set for this design is to promote Oriental culture and appeal consumers to protect and experience the quintessence of Chinese culture. Moreover, this packaging design reveals the intrinsic association between Shede Spirits and Weiqi, helping upgrade this spirits product into a renowned one with profound cultural connotation whilst boosting the brand development strategy.
Inspiration: Shede Spirits and Weiqi are intimately related, although they are in different realms. One of the most important rules in playing Weiqi is focusing on the big picture, which requires exchanging small sacrifices for greater value. This mindset is consistent with the dialectical nexus between abnegation and obtainment, which is also the wisdom valued by Shede Spirits. Inspired by this association, the packaging fully incorporates the Weiqi game, endowing the product with unique cultural value.
Project Duration: The design and development of this project started in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, in September, 2022. It will be introduced to Chinese market in October, 2023.
Operation Flow: When the box is opened, users will be greeted by a classic Weiqi game in a graphic form, brimming with a unique and culturally rich vibe. The spirits bottles are styled after black and white Weiqi stones, which are rounded, sleek, and therefore comfortable to hold. This box also comes with complimentary Weiqi stone bowls and Weiqi board, whereby users can play Weiqi and get a glimpse into its spiritual core over a glass of spirits.
Team Members: Songbai Wang,
Yao Wu,
Xuan’ang Pu